1996 FORD ESCORT Problems & Recalls
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER LINE FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE PREVIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...
Mileage: 60,000
THE DRIVER SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT HAS CEASED FUNCTIONING AND IS NOW STUCK MIDWAY ALONG THE TOP PART OF THE SEAT BELT TRACK. THIS BEING THE CASE THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP. IN THIS POSITION IT IS LIKELY THAT IN A SUDDEN STOP THE DRIVER'S HEAD WOULD HIT T...
Mileage: 140,000
I AM ADDING ANOTHER COMPLAINT TO THE VAST LIST OF PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING MY 1996 FORD ESCORT AND THE FAILURE OF MY PASSIVE RESTRAINT SHOULDER BELT. IT HAS BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS FOR PROBABLY THE LAST 8-10 YEARS. IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STOP MID-TRACK AND "BOUNCING" THE DOOR AGAINST THE HINGE...
Mileage: 30,000
1996 FORD ESCORT, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT 1'S HOOD OPENED AND STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD. UNIT 1 CONTINUED ON TO THE NEXT EMERGENCY PULL OFF TO FILE THE REPORT. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0142-90)*JB UPDATED 04/22/11 *BF
MY WIFE & I HAVE A 1996 FORD ESCORT WAGON THAT WE PURCHASED USED IN 2008. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IT HAD A SET OF 4 BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SL TIRES THAT STILL HAD REASONABLE TREAD DEPTH REMAINING, SO WE DECIDED TO CONTINUE TO USE THE TIRES UNTIL THE TREAD HAD WORN DOWN MORE AND NEEDED REPLACING. ON...
Mileage: 151,600
I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE CORRECT SECTION TO FILE THIS IN. I AM BEING UNSUCCESSFUL IN A CONTINUED EFFORT TO CORRECT A MALFUNCTION IN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR. I HAVE DONE ALL I KNOW TO CORRECT THIS MATTER INCLUDING CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB WITH NO SUCCESS. THIS MALFUNCTION IS CONTINUING TO CA...
Mileage: 20,734
1996 FORD ESCORT HAS HAD CYLINDER HEAD AND GASKET REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS LOW MILEAGE AND NOW IT'S JUST SITTING. **CC *NM
TIRE SEPARATION WITH CHUNKS OF TIRE GONE LEAVING RADIAL BELT EXPOSE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE, SAME COMPANY AND SAME TIRE THAT HAS SEPARATED. BOTH LEAVING LARGE AREAS OF RADIAL BELT EXPOSED. HAVE PICTURES. NO ACCIDENT NO INJURIES, DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN BOTH EVIDENTLY SEPARATED BASED ON NO...
1996 FORD ESCORT'S LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL WAS DESTROYED AND THE FRONT BUMPER AND HOOD BUCKLED/DENTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *NM
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IN MY 1996 FORD ESCORT FAILED TO MOVE SEVERAL TIMES UPON OPENING THE DOOR. ON ONE OCCASION WHEN IT FAILED TO RELEASE I WENT TO GET UP UNDER IT WHEN IT MOVED FORWARD DRAGGING ME WITH IT AND INJURING MY NECK. *JB
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTER DOES NOT RETRACT. *JB
THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ON THE FRONT OF MY 96 FORD ESCORT FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULBS BEING EVENTUALLY START TO MELT I BELIEVE THIS IS A PROBLEM OF POOR QUALITY ON FORDS PART. *JB
Mileage: 129,400
THREE SEAT BELTS OF 5 IN MY 1996 FORD ESCORT DO NOT WORK. THE SPRINGS OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS OF THE TWO REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. THE ESCORT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT FORD REFUSED TO FIX WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL COST FOR THE PARTS BECAUSE SEAT BELTS WERE NO LONGER COVERED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SHOUL...
I DO NOT HAVE ANY EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE CONSISTED OF MY SEAT BACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SNAPPING AT THE BASE. AFTER PULLING THE SEAT COVER OFF I NOTICED THAT THE STAINLESS STEEL FRAME ON THE SEAT COMPLETELY BROKE/SNAPPED ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FALL BACK UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS DRIV...
Mileage: 154,000
WE ARE THE OWNERS OF A 1996 FORD ESCORT WAGON VIN: [XXX]. WE HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. WE ARE WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE LAP SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS IN THE REAR SEAT ON BOTH SIDES. BOTH OF THE REAR LAP SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISMS HAVE FAILED WITHIN A SHORT TIM...
Mileage: 89,535
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 86,000 MILES. SYSTEM FAILURE CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD IN EVENT OF CRASH. *JB
Mileage: 86,000
THE FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT FULLY, AND THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT AT ALL. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTRAINT THE OCCUPANTS OR A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK *NM
Mileage: 100,000
THE FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT FULLY, AND THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT AT ALL. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTRAINT THE OCCUPANTS OR A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK *NM
Mileage: 100,000
MY 1996 FORD ESCORT'S DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER BELT WON'T MOVE TO THE LOCKED POSITION ON THE B-PILLAR. IT IS STUCK TOWARD THE REAR OF THE TRACK JUST PAST THE UPPER BEND IN THE TRACK. *AK I DISCONNECTED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FOLLOWING THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT MOVE MAN...
RIGHT BEFORE I WAS DUE FOR MY SAFETY INSPECTION, MY AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING, SO WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AT DOBBS AUTO CENTER, OF COURSE, IT DID NOT PASS BECAUSE OF THIS AND I HAD TO HAVE A NEW MOTOR INSTALLED AT A COST OF $363.77. EVEN THE GUY WHO INSPECTED IT SAID T...
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE OWNED A ANOTHER FORD ESCORT OF A DIFFERENT YEAR AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED. *AK
Mileage: 53,334
TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. ALTHOUGH LUCKILY THERE WAS NO INJURY, I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND SIMILAR REPORT FROM THE INTERNET WHOSE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED DURING THE SAME PERIOD. I THINK SOMEONE HAS TO INFORMED THE OWNER TO CHECK THE TIMING BELT OR RECCOMEND A REPLACEMENT ...
WHILE DRIVING IT WAS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE. THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BE RESOLVED. *AK
Mileage: 151,634
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A SEAT BELT PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS, AND THE TECHNICIAN HAD TO DISCONNECT THE MOTOR OF THE RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS BECAUSE IT WAS GETTING TOO HOT.*AK
Mileage: 107,000
TIE ROD FAILURE ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE TIE RODS ON BOTH SIDES WERE REPLACED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. WHEN TAKEN IN TO THE SHOP THEY FOUND THE RIGHT SIDE WAS VERY BAD ALSO. THIS CAR HAS 59,000 MILES. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. PRETTY SCARRY STUFF...*JB
Mileage: 59,000
MY SON OWNS A 1996 FORD ESCORT WHICH HAS A MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS ASSEMBLY. THE SHOULDER HARNESS JAMMED AND HE COULD NO LONGER USE THAT PART, ALTHOUGH THE SEAT BELT WORKED. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID PARTS & LABOR TO REPLACE THE TRACK & MOTOR WERE OVER $500! THIS IS PR...
Mileage: 128,000
TRIES TO ACCELERATE AND PUSH THROUGH STOPLIGHTS WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. ACCELERATES WITH OUT ME AND EVEN TRYING TO BRAKE WON'T STOP. STOP AND PUT IT IN PARK AND IT REVS THE ENGING TO VERY HIGH RPM'S.
Mileage: 80,000
TRIES TO ACCELERATE AND PUSH THROUGH STOPLIGHTS WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. ACCELERATES WITH OUT ME AND EVEN TRYING TO BRAKE WON'T STOP. STOP AND PUT IT IN PARK AND IT REVS THE ENGING TO VERY HIGH RPM'S.
Mileage: 80,000
FAILED DRIVER SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM. *AK
Mileage: 81,000
SPONTANEOUS VEHICLE COMBUSTION: Y 1996 FORD ESCORT WAS STUCK 3 HRS. IN TRAFFIC JAM ON MAJOR NASSAU COUNTY, NY ROUTE IN MIDDLE OF SNOW STORM. FIRE STARTED FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, SPREADING TO DASHBOARD. HAD FIRE DEPT. NOT QUICKLY ARRIVED ON SCENE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE, A CHAIN REACTION OF EXPLODING ...
Mileage: 82,000
ON 7/17/2003 THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT WAS PULLED OUT FOR USE AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPAIRED THE RETRACTOR. CURRENTLY, PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT HAS DONE THE SAME THING. *AK *TS *NLM
Mileage: 63,000
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THERE WAS NO UPPER BODY RESTRAINT FOR PASSENGERS. *AK
DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUG, ROBERT BOSCH CORP. AFTER A ROUTINE CHANGE OF SPARK PLUGS IN OUR 1996 FORD ESCORT, MY CAR QUIT RUNNING. THE BOSCH SPARK PLUG BLEW UP IN MY CAR. WE HAVE HAD THE TOP OF THE ENGINE REPAIRED FOR $900+ AND THE BOTTOM NEEDS REPAIR FOR $1000.+ WE HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY ON NUMEROUS...
PURCHASED A 1996 ESCORT AND MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE ORIGINAL GREEN PAINT JOB WAS NOT WORTHY OF THE CAR ITS ON. *NLM
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER AS DESIGNED, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB *SCC
Mileage: 106,359
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER AS DESIGNED, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB *SCC
Mileage: 106,359
CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. HAD IT LOOKED AT BY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE. THE SOUND IS GETTING LOUDER AND CAN BE VERY ANNOYING. *JB WAS SHOCKED AND SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT LEFT REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN AND HAD TO B...
Mileage: 55,500
ABNORMAL RATE OF REAR SPRINGS ON LATE 90'S FORD ESCORT STATION WAGONS. I AM A MECHANIC WITH BROWNIES AUTO REPAIR IN WALKERSVILLE,MD. I PERSONALLY HAVE REPLACED THE REAR SPRINGS ON AT LEAST 8 ESCORT WAGONS. I HAVE CHECKED OTHER ESCORT WAGONS AND FIND MOST BROKEN IN THE SAME SPOT. COULD PUNCTURE TIRE.
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT HOLD THE DRIVER NEITHER THE PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
RESTRAIN BELTS AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FRONT SEAT DRIVING SIDE IS NOT WORK PROPERLY, DEALER HAS REPLACED TWICE AND STILL REOCCURRING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
CONSUMER STATES THEN WHEN DRVR'S DOOR IS SHUT THE AUTOMATIC DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT FULLY RELEASE OR SECURE OCCUPANT. THE BELT WILL ONLY MOVE TO THE HALFWAY POINT ON THE TRACK. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE BELT WILL CONTINOUSLY CLICK AS IF TRYING TO MOVE BUT CONSUMER IS UNAB...
I NEVER HAULED ANYTHING HEAVY IN THE BACK OF MY STATION WAGON. THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE HOLLOW NOT SOLID AND FAILED BECAUSE THEY RUSTED THROUGH AS A RESULT OF WATER COLLECTING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SUPPORT WHICH HOLDS THE BASE OF THE SPRING IN THE CORRECT POSITION. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT MANY TIME...
BOTH REAR SEATBELT RETRACTORS NO LONGER WORK, PARTS WERE REPLACED IN JULY 1997.*AK
SEATBELT RETRACTOR IS BROKEN . DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT UNRAVELED AND MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN SUDDEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED TENSION IN SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESPOND. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS JAMMED IN IT'S TRACK. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE SEATBELT MOTOR AS WELL. THE WARRANTY COVERING THIS PART IS ONLY 5 YRS/50,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT FORD INSTALLED FAULTY EQUIPMENT ON MY CAR AND AM DISAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OF THIS...
VALVE GUIDE SEPARATED FROM HEAD. GOT INTO THE CYLINDER AND SCORED THE CYLINDER WALLS AND THE VALVE DROPPPED. RUINED THE ENGINE. *AK
WHEN TALKING TO A MACHINE SHOP THERE IS A TECH BULLETIN STATING THAT FORD ON 94-97 WHEN THEY BAKED THE POWDER METAL FOR THEIR INTAKE SEATS SOMETHING WENT WRONG AND THAT ALL SEATS IN HEAD SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE PEOPLE AT THE MACHINE SHOP SAID THEY HAD TO EVEN REPLACE ALL THE PISTONS IN THE MOTORS DU...
WHEN TALKING TO A MACHINE SHOP THERE IS A TECH BULLETIN STATING THAT FORD ON 94-97 WHEN THEY BAKED THE POWDER METAL FOR THEIR INTAKE SEATS SOMETHING WENT WRONG AND THAT ALL SEATS IN HEAD SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE PEOPLE AT THE MACHINE SHOP SAID THEY HAD TO EVEN REPLACE ALL THE PISTONS IN THE MOTORS DU...
CONSUMER STATES AUTO CAUGHT FIRE , BURNING HIS BACK SEAT AND EVERYTHING IN THE BACK SEAT. CONSUMER STATES HE OBSERVED BURNED WIRES IN HIS TRUCK OF HIS AUTO.*JB
BOTH SPRINGS ALSO BROKE ON A 1995 FORD ESCORT WAGON (SEPARATE REPORT SUBMITTED) OWNED BY OUR AGENCY, ALSO MY DAUGHTERS 1994 FORD ESCORT JUST HAD TWO BROKEN REAR SPRINGS (REPORT NOT SUBMITTED) THAT WERE REPLACED.
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND SHOOK IN FRONT AND REAR. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TRUCK AND WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS EXPERIENCED DEPLOYMENT UNTIL THE SECOND IMPACT, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC
CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TRUCK AND WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS EXPERIENCED DEPLOYMENT UNTIL THE SECOND IMPACT, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC
CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND COULD SMELL THE ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING, CONSUMER DISCONNECTED A FUSE TO STOP THE FIRE, THE WIRE WAS BURNED FROM UNDER THE DASH BACK TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4562-613. *SLC
FIRE STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND BURNED THROUGH THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 27-6082-040. *SLC
CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND COULD SMELL THE ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING, CONSUMER DISCONNECTED A FUSE TO STOP THE FIRE, THE WIRE WAS BURNED FROM UNDER THE DASH BACK TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4562-613. *SLC
FIRE STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND BURNED THROUGH THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 27-6082-040. *SLC
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS A MISFIRE ON ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. REPLACED PLUGS AND WIRES, AND TWO DAYS LATER THE ENGINE "DROPPED A VALVE" DESTROYING ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIME ON THIS ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE NHTSA WEBSITE. WENT TO FORD AND STATED IT WAS A D...
WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER BECOMES ERRATIC; SPEEDOMETER ACCELERATES THREE TIMES, ACTUAL SPEED BEING DRIVEN. CANNOT DETERMINE MILEAGE ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE ALSO MAKES STRANG NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN VERY LOW SPEED IMPACT, CAUSING NO DAMAGE TO CAR EXCEPT REAR VIEW MIRROR WHEN AIR BAG HIT IT. AIR BAG SENSORS WERE NOT TOUCHED, CAUSING 1500 DAMAGE TO REPLACE AIRBAGS.. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVERS SEAT BELT BROKE, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. ALSO SEAT BELT SENSORS ARE NOT PROPERLY ENGAGING. *AK *SLC
WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD AND RUNNING OVER SOME DERIS ON FLOOR FUEL LINE WAS PUNCTURED, AND CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. THEN NOTICED THAT FUEL LINES WERE NOT MADE OUT OF METAL, BUT PLASTIC. *AK
BOTH REARSHOULDER SYSTEMS HAVE FAILED. SHOULDER HARNESSES ARE FULLY EXTENDED AND WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
DO PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE SOMEONE TAKES ACTION AND HOW MANY. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. *AK
BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED (BECAME INOPERABLE) WITHIN 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER, THROUGH NORMAL USAGE. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS AT NO COST BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS BEFORE. SINCE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN ARE NORMALLY SEATED IN THE REAR, THIS BECAME A MAJOR SAFETY ...
DRIVER'S SIDE PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT MOTOR FAILED AT HALF-WAY POINT ON ITS TRACK.THIS IS MY 16 YEAR OLD NEPHEW'S CAR. LOCAL FORD DEALER SAYS THE SEAT BELT WAS "TWELVE(12) DAYS PAST WARRANTY" AND WANTS TO CHARGE THE KID OVER $300. FOR REPAIR. THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM, ISN'T IT THE MANUFACTURE'S RESPON...
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT STOPPED IN OPEN POSITION, 4 WEEKS LATER, PASSENGER'S SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING, ALSO OPEN POSITION.*AK
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT FULLY EXTEND FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRONIC SHOULDER BELT TRACK STICKS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION FAILING TO LOCK INTO A POSITION THAT WOULD RESTRAIN DRIVER. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND WILL REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC
SPEEDOMETER JUMPS ERRATICALLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY ALTHOUGH BROCHURE LEADS YOU TO BELIEVE SO. DEALERSHIP KNEW IT WAS THE SPEEDOMETER ITSELF AND NOT A DRY CABLE BECAUSE OF HISTORY OF SAME PROBLEMS. 2ND PROBLEM; AT APPOX 80,000 MILES THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT...
SPEEDOMETER JUMPS ERRATICALLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY ALTHOUGH BROCHURE LEADS YOU TO BELIEVE SO. DEALERSHIP KNEW IT WAS THE SPEEDOMETER ITSELF AND NOT A DRY CABLE BECAUSE OF HISTORY OF SAME PROBLEMS. 2ND PROBLEM; AT APPOX 80,000 MILES THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT...
VEHICLE WILL STALL IN HOT WEATHER AND AT ANY SPEED, THIS HAPPENS ON A DAILY BASIS.*AK
SPEEDOMETER MAKES GRINDING SOUND READS MUCH HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED. ALSO FLUCTUATES WILDLY. *AK
WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
REAR COIL SPRINGS HAVE CRACKED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER.*AK *JB
BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT OR LOCK. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY ENGINE BLEWOUT WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ON ROAD.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LOST POWER. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS HEAD GASKET THAT BLEWOUT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT. ALSO, RADIATOR AND FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED.DEALER DID NOT STATE WHAT WAS CAUSE OF REPLACEMENT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT. ALSO, RADIATOR AND FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED.DEALER DID NOT STATE WHAT WAS CAUSE OF REPLACEMENT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT. ALSO, RADIATOR AND FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED.DEALER DID NOT STATE WHAT WAS CAUSE OF REPLACEMENT.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 10 MPH AND GOING THROUGH TRAFFIC LIGHT CAR DIED. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID VALVE SEALS LET LOOSE. SEAL RUNS EVERYTHING TO THE POINT THAT IT'S NOT REPAIRABLE.*AK
POWER SEATBELT STOPPED HALFWAY IN TRACK, WILL COST OVER $600, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITANTLY, WHILE EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OKAY MECHANICALLY, CAN'T FIGURE WHAT'S CAUSING IT TO COME ON
SPEEDODOMETER OPERATES ERRATICALLY, DOES NOT REGISTER CORRECT LEVELS OF SPEED. HAS BEEEN REPLACED ONCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER WAITING FOR NEW PART TO BE SHIPPED FOR SECOND REPLACEMENT. *YH
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INTO CONSUMER'S FACE, AND SUBSTANCE THAT CAME OUT, MADE HER VERY SICK. *AK
I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL ON MY WAY TO WORK. I HEARD A BANG AND THEN A CLATTERING SOUND. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK AND THEN TO MCLEAN FORD A TOTAL OF ABOUT 35 MILES. THEY LOOKED AT THE CAR THAT FRIDAY AND SAID THEY'D HAVE TO LOOK FUTHER ON MONDAY. THEY ALSO TOLD ME IT DIDN'T LOOK GOOD. TH...
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT CABLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE, AND ONE ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS NOT WORKING ANY MORE. *AK
SEALT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED OFF IN TRACK AND CAUSED A CONCUSION AS WELL AS A LARGE CONTUSION TO MY HEAD. IT REQUIRED 14 STITCHES AND 10 STAPLES. THE AIR BAGS DEPOLYED LATE CAUSEING MY HUSBAND TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSHEILD. AND RUPTURING MY SPLEEN. *AK
THE LEFT, OUTER TIE ROD BROKE, TRAVELING ON A STAIGHT, SMOOTH ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE, IT WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND LEFT THE ROAD. IT CAME TO A STOP AGAINST A TREE, CAUSING SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE.*AK
SPEEDOMETER BECAME ERRATIC, DISPLAYED WRONG SPEED, AT BETWEEN 20000 - 30000 MILES. HAD DEALER REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. NEW SPEEDOMETER IS DOING SAME ERRATIC BEHAVIOUR AT 90000 - 100000 MILES. THIS IS EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD. CAN NOT DETERMINE SAFE SPEED WHILE ON HIGHWAY. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIV...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON A SIDE STREET I WAS TRAVELING ON NORTHBOUND, AND HE WAS TRAVELING ON SAME LANE, BUT OPPOSITE STREET. SEAT BELTS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *AK
CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND COULD SMELL ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING, CONSUMER DISCONNECTED A FUSE TO STOP THE FIRE, WIRE IS BURNED FROM UNDER THE DASH BACK TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4562-613. *SLC
CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND COULD SMELL ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING, CONSUMER DISCONNECTED A FUSE TO STOP THE FIRE, WIRE IS BURNED FROM UNDER THE DASH BACK TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4562-613. *SLC
TREAD ON RIGHT REAR TIRE PARTIALLY SEPARATED, WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY (DOT NUMBER: HY8JNJB466 TIRESIZE: P175/65R14)
BROUGHT VEHICLE TO AUTO CENTER TO GET NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT. SERVICE TECH NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR COIL HAD SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES. HAVING BEEN DRIVING FOR 17 YEARS, I WAS MORE THAN SURPRISED BECAUSE I HAD NEVER EVEN HEARD OF A COIL SNAPPING, MUCH LESS EVER HAD IT HAPPEN TO A VEHICLE I OWNED. ...
# 4 PISTON DISENTIGRATED RUINING ENGINE BLOCK. STOPED FOR RED LIGHT AND CAR ACTED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. DROVE TO BANK PARKING LOT 1 BLOCK AWAY AND TURNED CAR OF. TRIED TO RESTART CAR AND MADE ENGINE NOISE. TURNED CAR OFF CALLED WESTERN SLOPE FORD TO SPEAK WITH SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF ...
THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN VALVE SEATS INSIDE THE CYLINDER WHICH DAMAGED THE PISTONS, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THIS EXPENSE DUE TO THE LOW MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS VERY WELL MAINTENANCED. *SLC
THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN VALVE SEATS INSIDE THE CYLINDER WHICH DAMAGED THE PISTONS, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THIS EXPENSE DUE TO THE LOW MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS VERY WELL MAINTENANCED. *SLC
BOTH REAR SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT; LEAVING OCCUPANTS WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
BOTH REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETACT IN RETRACTORS; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
WHEN MAKING A STOP FUEL IS HEARD SLOSHING BACK AND FOURTH IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING ABOUT A WEEK AGO. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT BAFFLES WERE NOT PUT IN THE FUEL TANK FOR ESCORTS THAT YEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
AT STOP LIGHT #4 CYLINDER DROPPED VALVE SEAT DESTROYING HEAD AND ALL 4 PISTONS. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY GIVING CODE 1433. REPLACED SOLENOID AS RECOMMENDED BY TSB AND IT STILL FAILS AT RANDOM INTERVALS. *AK
AT STOP LIGHT #4 CYLINDER DROPPED VALVE SEAT DESTROYING HEAD AND ALL 4 PISTONS. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY GIVING CODE 1433. REPLACED SOLENOID AS RECOMMENDED BY TSB AND IT STILL FAILS AT RANDOM INTERVALS. *AK
THE CABLE THAT OPERATES THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING AND THEN LITERALLY SNAPPED IN TWO. THE SHOULDER BELT IS NOW NO LONGER OPERABLE. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT, I WILL LIKELY GO THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE CABLE. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX...
THE CABLE THAT OPERATES THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING AND THEN LITERALLY SNAPPED IN TWO. THE SHOULDER BELT IS NOW NO LONGER OPERABLE. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT, I WILL LIKELY GO THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE CABLE. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX...
REAR SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER SIDE FAILED TO RETRACT TO ORIGINAL POSITION. HAD PLACED CHILD SEAT IN SEAT BELT THAT KEPT COMING LOOSE. IT NEEDED A LOCKING FOR CHILD SEAT TO TIGHTEN & SHORTEN THE BELT. *AK
THE WINSHIELD WIPER WILL COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENLY. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
NO SUMMARY
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON & THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS INSPECTION IF THE DEALER CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. THERE WERE GAS SMELLS COMING FROM HATCHBACK. HOWEVER, DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE WERE IT WAS COMING FROM. *AK AS OF THIS DATE 9-13-00 E...
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON & THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS INSPECTION IF THE DEALER CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. THERE WERE GAS SMELLS COMING FROM HATCHBACK. HOWEVER, DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE WERE IT WAS COMING FROM. *AK AS OF THIS DATE 9-13-00 E...
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON & THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS INSPECTION IF THE DEALER CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. THERE WERE GAS SMELLS COMING FROM HATCHBACK. HOWEVER, DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE WERE IT WAS COMING FROM. *AK AS OF THIS DATE 9-13-00 E...
ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON REPEATEDLY, DEALER NEVER FOUND MAJOR PROBLEM, THE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AGAIN AND VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF WHEN PUT IN TO GEAR, AT 73000 MILES ENGINE FAILED. *SLC
ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON REPEATEDLY, DEALER NEVER FOUND MAJOR PROBLEM, THE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AGAIN AND VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF WHEN PUT IN TO GEAR, AT 73000 MILES ENGINE FAILED. *SLC
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED JUST ABOVE THE "CUP" SECURING THEM TO THE FRAME. *AK
TRACKING OF SEAT BELT GOT STUCK. DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT, WHICH HAS TO BE DISCONNECTED FOR THE SEATBELT TO RETRACT. SEATBELT MUST BE MANUALLY CLIPPED. *AK
SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE (15,000), SECOND SPEEDOMETER HAS NOW FAILED(35800MI). *AK
FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL PUMP HAS A PLASTIC CLIP THAT SECURES THE RUBBER FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL PUMP, PLASTIC CLIP FAILED CAUSING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL TO LEAK AND MASSIVELY. THE LEAK IS UNDER THE BACK SEAT WHERE THE CHILD SITS
AT 20,000 MILES SCHEDULE MAINTANICE SERVICE, REAR LEAF SPRING HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF BREAKAGE. AT THE 30,000 MILES SCHEDULE MAINTAINCE, RIGHT REAR SPRING WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF BREAKAGE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESCORTS, AND IS SEEN ALL THE TIME. PLEASE PROVI...
SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK MIDWAY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, FINALLY IT CAME OFF THE TRACK. I DO NOT HAVE A SEAT BELT TO WEAR NOW. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT PROBLEM BEGAN AT UNDER 10,OOO MI VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER WAS REPAIRED (MAYBE? OR WAS IT ONLY RESET?) OXYGEN SENSOR' S (2 )HAD TO BE REPLACED TO PA...
SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK MIDWAY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, FINALLY IT CAME OFF THE TRACK. I DO NOT HAVE A SEAT BELT TO WEAR NOW. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT PROBLEM BEGAN AT UNDER 10,OOO MI VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER WAS REPAIRED (MAYBE? OR WAS IT ONLY RESET?) OXYGEN SENSOR' S (2 )HAD TO BE REPLACED TO PA...
SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK MIDWAY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, FINALLY IT CAME OFF THE TRACK. I DO NOT HAVE A SEAT BELT TO WEAR NOW. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT PROBLEM BEGAN AT UNDER 10,OOO MI VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER WAS REPAIRED (MAYBE? OR WAS IT ONLY RESET?) OXYGEN SENSOR' S (2 )HAD TO BE REPLACED TO PA...
FRONT WHEELS SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, POSSIBLY DUE TO FAUTLY TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *ML
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BACKING OUT AND CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENT. YH
POSSIBLE FUEL LINE FAILURE CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. YH
FIRE STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND BURNED THROUGH THE INSIDE, CLAIM 27-6082-040. *SLC
FIRE STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND BURNED THROUGH THE INSIDE, CLAIM 27-6082-040. *SLC
SEAT BELT TRACK MALFUNCTIONS INCONSISTENTLY. *AK
SPEEDOMETER AND IT'S CABLE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 14 MONTHS. 02/15/1999 (JUST UNDER 36,000 ODOMETER) SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCED BETWEEN 60 AND 90MPH. 5/08/00 (48,702 ODOMETER) SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE VIBRATED UNDER 50 MPH AND SPEEDOMETER CABLE CAUSED LOUD CHIRPING NOISE IN FRONT OF CAR. ...
WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR TO MY CAR, THE SEATBELT ACTIVATION CABLE JUMPED THE TRACK AND QUIT HALF WAY. I CONTACTED SEVERAL FORD DEALERS IN OKLAHOMA CITY, AND THE FINAL ANSWER TO ME WAS THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. I FORCED THE BELT TO THE END OF THE TRACK AND PULLED THE FUSE, DISABELING BOTH THE DRI...
WHILE DRIVING CAR, THE VEHICLE STOPPED PULLING. WHEN CHECKED, I WAS TOLD BY THE INSPECTOR THAT THE CLUTCHES IN THE TRANSMISSION WERE BURNT OUT. HE TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $27OO TO REPAIR. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED ON THE CAR WAS NO GOOD BECAUSE I SURPASSED THE MILEAGE....
DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT PROPERLY RETURN INTO RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE BACK IN OF THE CAR TO SAG. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TIRES TO GO FLAT. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE COIL SPRING. *AK *ML
IN FEBRUARY OF 1999 STARTED NOTICING A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE SPEEDOMETER. PROBLEM PERSISTED AND NOISE STARTED BECOMING A GRIND. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE MARCH 1999 WITH MILEAGE AT 37962. REPLACED SPEEDOMETER CABLE. NOISE STOPPED AND THEN SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STARTED AGAIN TO ACT ERRATICALLY. *AK
DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER BELT MOTOR IS STUCK MIDWAY. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE BELT TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER. 3FASP11J8T. *AK *ML
I STARTED UP THE VEHICLE AND THE RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT STOPPED HALF-WAY THROUGH ITS NORMAL TRACK. THE MOTOR IS AUDIBLE, HOWEVER, THE BELT CONTINUES TO STAY STATIONARY HALF-WAY THROUGH ITS TRACK. THE MOTOR IS CONSTANTLY "MAKING AN ATTEMPT" TO MOVE THE SEAT BELT THROUGH THE REST OF ITS TRACK, BUT TO...
BOTH REAR RETRACTOR BELTS WERE TWISTED ACROSS BODY, AND WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN THEM OUT. BELIEVED THIS PROBLEM WAS DUE TO PARTS INSTALLED BACKWARD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER.*AK *ML
AS SOON AS CONSUMER TURNED ON ENGINE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL CAME ON, AND STAYED ON DASHBOARD UNTIL SHE TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. DEALER HAD TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE WAS A SIGNAL CODE FOR THE AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS ANS SENSOR BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML
THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE, ROUGHLY WORK OF THE ENGINE 5 TO 10 SECONDS WITH METAL SOUNDS IN THE ENGINE, THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. FOUND THE 3RD CODE, 2ND CODE (A/C HI-PRESSURE SWITCH INTERMITENT-DIRTY CONNECTOR). *AK
BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTOR SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING. DRIVER'S SIDE MOTOR STOPPED MOVING. THE SEATBELT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRACK. SOMETIMES I GET HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN I GET OUT. THE TOOL THAT CAME WITH THE CAR TO MANUALLY MOVE THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. LUCKILY, THE P...
FIRST HEARD A EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE, AFTER THET THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH 5-10 SEC AND SHUTDOWN. PERFORMED THE COMPRESSION TEST AND FOUND CYLENDER 4 COMPRESSION AT 0(ZERO) AND 30% LEAKED. REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A NEW ONE. PROBLEMS REPETED WITH THE NEW ENGINE TWO TIMES( ONE TIME IN THE TOWN ROAD AN...
WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY A VAN, UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE IN HALF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THE MOTOR DRIVEN SHOULDER HARNESS STOPPED IN A FORWARD POSITION, MAKING THE SHOULDER HARNESS UNUSABLE. IT STOPPED IN A POSITION WHERE YOU WOULD BUMP YOUR HEAD ON THE BELT LOCK AS YOU ENTERED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER ESCORT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME FAILURE. GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF MONEY...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WOULD HAVE NO COMPRESSION IN FORD ENGINE CYLINDERS. THIS CAUSES ENGINE TO SPUTTER & FINALLY STALL OUT. COULDN'T RESTART VEHICLE & TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPRESSION TO ENGINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. *AK
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, AIR BAGS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 3 WEEKS WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT GOT STUCK WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND WILL NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEN THE PASSENGER'S SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONED. CURRENTLY, THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. *AK
THE BELT STOPPED IN THE TRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE. IT IS STUCK. THE MOTOR CANT BE TURN AS INDICATED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. *AK
BOTH SEATBELTS FAILED WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THEY JUST QUIT RETRACTING. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE ANY MORE BECAUSE AFTER 36000 MILES, THE WARRANTY WAS OUT. I CANNOT TAKE MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I CANNOT BELT THEM IN PROPERLY. WILL IT TAKE AN ...
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 50MPH SPEEDOMETER STARTS TO JUMP UP TO80-90MPH,EVEN IF VEHICLE IS NOT GOING THAT FAST. DEALER SAYS THE HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SPEEDOMTER IS MALFUNCTIONING FOR 3RD TIME IN 3 YEARS. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE WITHOUT CHARGING OVER $400. A SPEEDOMETER SHOULD LAST MORE THAN 1 YEAR!! PLEASE HELP ME AND OTHER ESCORT OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THANKS.
BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS ARE BROKEN AND WON'T MOVE OR LOCK INTO PLAC. DEALER HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
AUTOMATIC FRONT SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. THE BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO DOOR. WILL NOT MOVE ALONG DOOR TRACK. SHORTED OUT AFTER FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT. *AK
NO SUMMARY.
NO SUMMARY.
DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS WILL ONLY GO HALF WAY UP THE DOOR, THEN THEY APPEAR TO BE STUCK. THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT CABLE IS OUT SIDE OF THE TRACK AND APPEARS TO BE FRAYED. NEITHER SHOULD BELT WORKS PROPERLY AND WOULD NOT RESTAIN DRIVER OR PASSENGER IF...
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK. IT GETS STUCK ON THE TRACK. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER, AND CURRENTLY THE PASSENGER SIDE RETRACTOR IS HAVING THE PROBLEM. OWNER BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *AK *ML
SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING AN INCORRECT READING WHICH IS HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD BE. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER 3 TIMES. ALSO ENGINE PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING AN INCORRECT READING WHICH IS HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD BE. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER 3 TIMES. ALSO ENGINE PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
I HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELTS FIXED 3 TIMES NOW AND THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO TEAR UP. THEY ARE NOW STUCK THE DRIVERS SIDE IS STUCK IN THE BACK POSITION AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS NOW STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION. I DO NOT THINK THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. MY SON WAS INVO...
ENGINE BLEW OUT RESULTING IN VEHICLE SMOKING. NLM
RADIO CONTROLS HAVE BEEN CHANGED FROM DIAL TO A KEY PAD, DESIGN PROBLEM CAUSING DRIVING TO REMOVE EYES FROM ROAD.
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE AND LEAKING FUEL LINE. LIGHT STILL ON AFTER BRAKE CYLINDER REPAIR. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE AND LEAKING FUEL LINE. LIGHT STILL ON AFTER BRAKE CYLINDER REPAIR. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE AND LEAKING FUEL LINE. LIGHT STILL ON AFTER BRAKE CYLINDER REPAIR. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THERE WAS A TIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER TURNED QUICKLY TO AVOID HITTING THE TIRE, AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE WENT INTO THE WOODS AND HIT A POLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. NLM
THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DEFECTIVE PASSIVE SEATBELT RESTRAINT MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE TRACK TO BE WORN OUT IN 41,000 MILES FOR RIGHT SIDE AND 51,000 MILS FOR LEFT SIDE, WHICH WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH.
THE VEHICLE HAD THE TOP OF THE PISTON BRAKE OFF ON THE NO# 4 CYCLINDER, CAUSING A HOLE TO GO THROUGH THE ENGINE WHILE IN THE START UP MODE. THE FORD SERVISE MANAGER SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTER'S DEFECT IN THE ENGINE AND THAT HE SAID HE NEVER SAW ANYTHING LIKE IT. I CALLED FORD TO SEE ASSISSTANCE IN PAY...
THE VEHICLE HAD THE TOP OF THE PISTON BRAKE OFF ON THE NO# 4 CYCLINDER CAUSEING A HOLE TO GO THROUGH THE ENGINE WHILE IN THE START UP MODE. THE FORD SERVISE MANAGER SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTER DEFECT IN THE ENGINE AND THAT HE SAID HE NEVER SAW ANYTHING LIKE IT. I CALLED FORD TO SEE ASSISSTANCE IN PAYIN...
DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT INOPERABLE WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE TO PASS STATE REQUIRED SAFETY INSPECTION, AND CAR IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE EXCEPT FOR REPAIRS. DEALER REPLACEMENT COST: $600+. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND RELATED THERE IS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO AS WARRANTY IS 5 YR/50,000. *AK
SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING THIS POPPING OR CRACKING SOUND AT LOW SPEEDS AND ON SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENTS AND ON UNEVEN TERRAIN. DEALER HAS NOT FOUND THE CAUSE BUT YET CHANGED ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS AND FINALLY INFORMED ME IT WAS DESIGN FLAW FOR 96 MODELS - CHASSIS AND BODY ...
MY DRIVERSIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT HAS COME OFF TRACK, THEREFORE LEAVING ME WITH NO DRIVERSIDE SEATBELT. IF I WAS TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT, I WOULD HAVE TO RELY ON THE AIRBAG ONLY. IF I GET STOPPED BY THE POLICE, THEN I WILL GET A SEATBELT TICKET. THEN I WOULD HAVE TO PAY A FINE FOR SOMETHING I COULDN...
I FILLED OUT A QUESTIONNAIRE BEFORE AND MADE A MISTAKE IN THE VIN NUMBER.
STARTED VEHICLE ON MORNING OF 1/28. REVVING AT EXTREMELY HIGH SPEED. THOUGHT THAT SOMETHING (THROTTLE?) WAS FROZEN. DROVE 2 MILES TO SERVICE STATION. TECH WORKED FOR 10 DAYS TRYING TO FIND ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. TOWED TO DEALER ON 2/8/99. DEALER COULD FIGURE OUT WHERE PROBLEM IS. CAR STILL WITH DEALER....
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED TO OPERATE. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE COST WOULD GO TO CONSUMER BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE OUT OF CONTROL ABOVE 50 MPH. NOT A SAFE SITUATION. MANUFACTURER IS APPARENTLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOESN'T HAVE A PROBLEM CHARGING ME UP TO $500 TO FIX THEIR DEFECT
THEERE IS A LOUD CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING GEAR. ALSO, CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWO TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THEERE IS A LOUD CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING GEAR. ALSO, CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWO TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE FAILED.
THE BACK END SPINS OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SPIN. IT HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT (3 TIMES); THE VEHICLE SPINS OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL IT STOPS OR HITS SOMETHING. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SERIOUSLY INJURED.
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH HAD DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
PASSENGER WAS LEANING FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE SHOULDER BELTS DID NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND. THE BELTS LOCKED IN POSTION AFTER OCCUPANTS HEARD A LOUD RATTLE AND CLUNK SOUND FROM THE REAR CARGO COMPARTMENT.
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, ALSO CHIRPING NOISE HEARD, CONSUMER FEELS NOISE MAY BE A WARNING SIGNAL ABOUT AIRBAG PROBLEM. QCAW
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE HARMONIC BALANCER CAME OFF, CAUSING STEERING TO MAKE LOUD NOISES. *AK
THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE ROTORS TO BE WARPED AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO FAIL. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS, PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
RETRACTING MECHANISM FOR REAR LEFT SHOULDER STRAP FAILED.
TWO OF THE FOUR LUGS:NUTS ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF AND TWO WERE LOOSE . THE LUGS:NUTS WERE TIGHTENED AND REPLACED BY THE OWNER. BUT THE LUGS:NUTS CONTINUE TO LOOSEN AND COME OFF. *AK
SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMPS AROUND WHEN SPEEDS OVER 50-55 MPH ARE REACHED. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AN COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
WHEELS OUT OF ROUND ON DELIVERY CAUSING VIBRATION.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
FRONT DISC BRAKES LOCK UP ON SUDDEN STOPS, RESULTING IN FISHTAILING. *AK
BRAKES: INTERMITTENT BRAKE LOSS, BRAKES FAILED WHEN DRIVING AT 15MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES. LAST TIME A MASTER CYLINDER WAS PUT IN ,BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. *AK
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES/FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE ROTOR ON THE RIGHT REAR. *AK
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES/FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE DRUM AND THE ROTOR ON THE RIGHT REAR. *AK
EGR SENSOR ASSEMBLY FAILED.
FUEL GAUGE FAILED.
DOOR HANDLE OR LOCK BROKEN, OWNER HAS TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE.
DRIVER'S SIDE MAP LIGHT HAS LITTLE OR NO USE.
FUEL INERTIA SWITCH FAILED, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION TRAVELING ABOUT 60-65 MPH, IMPACT 12:00, AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER STATE THE FRONT END IS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
SODA SPILLED ON RED GEAR SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON, PREVENTING GEARS FROM ENGAGING WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE CUT OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. LAST WEEK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, DROVE VEHICLE ABOUT FIVE MILES AND IT CUT OFF AGAIN. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE HOUSE, CALLED ZONE OFFICE NEXT MORNING AND WAS TOLD TO SEE WHAT COLOR ...
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE CUT OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. LAST WEEK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, DROVE VEHICLE ABOUT FIVE MILES AND IT CUT OFF AGAIN. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE HOUSE, CALLED ZONE OFFICE NEXT MORNING AND WAS TOLD TO SEE WHAT COLOR ...
DURING COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS.
SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD CONSUMER IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES TO NECK.
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY.
BATTERY FAILED.
TIE ROD FAILED.
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
UNDERCARRIAGE NOISE.
DASHBOARD NOISE.
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKING UP AFTER HARD STOP.
SHIFT ARE ERRATIC.
WIRING ASSEMBLY REPLACED.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE DEFECTIVE.
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
`VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. OWNERAND HAS VEHICLE AT DEALER. OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY BECAUSE VEHICLE CAN STALL FREQUENTLY AND AT ANYTIME. *AK
DRIVER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T OPEN ON TIME DURING A COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. DUP OF 516816, ADDED ON 28-FEB-98. *AK
DRIVER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T OPEN ON TIME DURING A COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. DUP OF 516816, ADDED ON 28-FEB-98. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER/STALLED AT ANY SPEED, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN FOUND BY DEALERSHIP. *AK
NO DEPLOYEMENT OF AIR BAG IN AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. 514311 DUP OF 515150; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED SEAT BELT FAILED AND RECEIVED INJURIES.
RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRE BLEW OUT. (P18560R14)
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TWICE.
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCK FAILED ALSO, INJURIES DUE TO FAILURES.
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCK FAILED ALSO, INJURIES DUE TO FAILURES.
RACK AND PINION HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND PULLING TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. *AK *JB
UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, BRAKES FADE AWAY, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER NOTICED FILLING IN THE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED; ALSO AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS LOCKED DURING DEPLOYMENT, INJURING DRIVER AND WIFE AND GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, IS OFF BY AT LEAST 3 GALLONS. *AK
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED; ALSO AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS LOCKED DURING DEPLOYMENT, INJURING DRIVER AND WIFE AND GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, IS OFF BY AT LEAST 3 GALLONS. *AK
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED; ALSO AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS LOCKED DURING DEPLOYMENT, INJURING DRIVER AND WIFE AND GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, IS OFF BY AT LEAST 3 GALLONS. *AK
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG BURNED AND CUT CONSUMER'S EYE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER)
AT TIMES THE DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR AND THE SEAT BELT ALSO BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VISION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILURE, AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO CATCH ON THE SUNVISIER
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT COME OUT OF MIDDLE OF STEERING WHEEL AS INTENDED, INSTEAD CAME OUT MORE TO RIGHT, OCCUPANT RECEIVED INJURIES. *AK
CAR WAS IN A FLOOD WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS BEGAN RATTLING ON BOTH SIDES AND OPERATED ERRATICALLY. *AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION A SEVERE PULL TO THE LEFT IS EXPERIENCED. THE RACK AND PINION, RIGHT FRONT SHOCKS, AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS A RESULT.*AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION A SEVERE PULL TO THE LEFT IS EXPERIENCED. THE RACK AND PINION, RIGHT FRONT SHOCKS, AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS A RESULT.*AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION A SEVERE PULL TO THE LEFT IS EXPERIENCED. THE RACK AND PINION, RIGHT FRONT SHOCKS, AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS A RESULT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, HIT A PUDDLE AND VEHICLE STARTED HYDROPLANING, HIT A DOUBLE BEAM HIGHWAY SIGN HEAD-ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
REAR WELDS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ON QUARTER PANELS SEPARATED, CAUSING WATER LEAKS. *AK
WHILE LEAVING A PARKING STRUCTURE THE AUTO SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 50 MPH AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED, NOT EVEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKES STOPPED THE AUTO. CONSUMER PULLED KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND THEN THE AUTO CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP.*AK
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. YOU HAVE TO GET OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS. *AK WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. CV JOINT FAILURE. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER. *SLC
BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS. *AK WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. CV JOINT FAILURE. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER. *SLC
BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS. *AK WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. CV JOINT FAILURE. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER. *SLC
BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, LOSS OF COMPLETE EFFECTIVENESS. *AK WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. CV JOINT FAILURE. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER. *SLC
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND BRAKES BEGAN TO SMOKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK
DARK ROAD, DRIVER HIT WOODEN BARRACADE AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN BURN INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING HEAD LIGHTS AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPOENTS TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING. *AK WHILE DRIVING, *AK
HORN WILL BLOW ON ITS OWN DUE TO POOR GROUND WIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
HORN WILL BLOW ON ITS OWN DUE TO POOR GROUND WIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK